Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Our Bachelor of Arts has a strong focus on flexibility, critical thinking and career readiness. The Philosophy major is tailored for curious minds eager to understand and influence the philosophical discussions that shape our world. You'll explore big questions concerning reality, meaning and morality. What is consciousness? Do we have free will? Is it ever okay to interfere with another person's autonomy? Investigate complex issues - from the nature of time and space to human knowledge, consciousness and justice. Learn logical tools to analyse and resolve paradoxes. Engage in ethical debates on issues like abortion, emerging technology and personal obligation. Our curriculum goes beyond studying historical philosophers, focusing on contemporary debates, ideas and research. Our hands-on approach means you won't just learn about philosophy; you'll actively philosophise yourself, engaging deeply with the challenges of our time. You'll build a formidable toolkit of analytical, problem-solving and creative thinking skills, all highly valuable across a range of careers.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Philosophy: Big Questions PHIL1001
- Philosophy: Key Thinkers PHIL1002
- An Intensive Introduction to Logic PHIL1007
- Philosophy of Film PHIL2004
- Cognitive Science: Minds, Brains and Computers PHIL2005
- Crime and Punishment PHIL2006
- Foundations of Modern Philosophy PHIL2007
- Metaphysics: Identity, Time and Freedom PHIL2009
- Moral Problems PHIL2010
- Philosophy of Science PHIL2011
- AI and Human Life: Ethics, Politics, Subjectivity PHIL2012
- Cognitive Science: Minds, Brains & Computers PHIL2014
- Ethical Theories: Their Foundations and Practical Applications PHIL2016
- How Should I Live? Contemporary Ethical Theories PHIL3006
- Philosophy of Language PHIL3007
- Beauty: Pleasures and Principles PHIL3009
- Disinformation and Injustice: The Ethics of Belief PHIL3010
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 1 SOCI1007
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
- Internship: Society and Culture SOCI3903
- Elective 1 AUXX1011
- Elective 2 AUXX1012
- Art History and Visual Culture ARTHBARTS
- Cultural Studies CULTBARTS
- English Literature ENGLBARTS
- Environmental Management ENVMBARTS
- International Security INTSBARTS
- French Studies FRENBARTS
- Politics POLIBARTS
- Population and Migration Studies POPUBARTS
- Screen Studies SCRNBARTS
- Sociology SOCIBARTS
- Spanish Studies SPANBARTS
- German Studies GERMBARTS
- Archaeology and Classical Studies ARCYBARTS
- Aboriginal Studies ABORBARTS
- Creative Writing CREWBARTS
- Anthropology ANTHBARTS
- Gender and Sexuality Studies GENDBARTS
- Geography GEOGBARTS
- History HISTBARTS
- International Development INTDBARTS
- Italian Studies ITALBARTS
- Japanese Studies JAPNBARTS
- Linguistics and Applied Linguistics LINGBARTS
- Social Research and Policy Analysis SOCRBARTS
- Chinese Studies CHINBARTS
- Kaurna Languages KAURBARTS
- Philosophy of Mind PHIL2008
- AI and Human Life: Ethics, Politics, Subjectivity. PHIL2015
- Biomedical Ethics and the Politics of Health PHIL2013
- Existentialism PHIL3005
- God, Faith and Infinity: Philosophy of Religion PHIL3008
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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